Guests say
Guests have praised Kylemore for its beautiful house and garden, convenient location in Glastonbury, and well-equipped kitchen. The property's cleanliness and modern bathrooms received positive mentions, as did the comfortable beds and the garden bedroom. Some guests suggested improvements in furniture comfort and noted minor maintenance issues, but overall, the property provided a pleasant stay with a welcoming atmosphere.
The property generally received positive remarks on cleanliness, especially the bathrooms and kitchen. However, one review suggested that the rest of the house could be cleaned better, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its convenience and proximity to local sites of interest in Glastonbury, suggesting a very satisfactory experience for guests.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the garden bedroom particularly pleasing. However, some reviews mentioned that the lounge furniture and pillows could be improved for better comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a modern kitchen and good bathrooms. Points were deducted for minor maintenance issues like the unstable green swivel chair and the electric shower's temperature control problem.
While guests appreciated the property's offerings, there were no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be consistently expected by future guests, hence the score is set to null.
About this property
Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Glastonbury in Somerset is the Grade II listed Kylemore. This characterful, dog-friendly dwelling benefits from charming features paying homage to the history of the home such as feature fireplaces and woodburning stove as well as four spacious bedrooms welcoming up to eight guests; perfect for a family getaway. After exploring the history woven throughout the town, cross the threshold to unwind in the sitting room and rest your feet in front of the warmth of the woodburning stove. Head into the contemporary fully-equipped kitchen to rustle up a hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy around the spacious dining table. Spend the evening in the fully enclosed garden and toast your getaway with your favourite tipple as the sun sets over the beautiful town before catching your rest in four well-appointed bedrooms. Choose from a ground-floor king-size, a king-size and a double all fitted with handy en-suite shower rooms, there is also a fun twin room serviced by a sleek bathroom. If you can tear yourself away from this fabulous home, stock up on essentials at local stores or treat your loved ones to celebratory drinks or traditional pub food at The Market House or King William Inn. Immerse yourself in the surrounding local history at the famous ruins of Glastonbury Abbey home to King Arthur’s Tomb, Glastonbury Tribunal set in a 15th century house or the Somerset Rural Life Museum which houses an abbey barn built in 1370. Next stop at the sacred and 2000 year old Chalice Well, now surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards before climbing to the peak of Glastonbury Tor which rewards guests with breath-taking, panoramic views of three counties, England and Wales. Time your trip right for the famous Glastonbury Music Festival. Spend the day in Wells, and traverse The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens as well as its Cathedral or keep going to Bristol to find a wealth of other attractions including museums, art galleries and parks and bars. Delve into the past at Kylemore.
Ancient Glastonbury has been linked to the Holy Grail, King Arthur, and the Ley Lines for over four thousand years. The once-quaint town that became famous for its music festival is now a major destination for religious tourists and pilgrims, with a wide variety of interesting establishments catering to their needs. Glastonbury Tor, located on the Somerset Levels, dominates the town's skyline with its mysterious tower and is now cared for by the National Trust. The ruined abbey in the centre of town is a must-see if you're looking for a wonderful experience full of historic ambiance, calm, and tranquilly. Acres of pristine marsh may be found in Somerset, making it a home for a variety of birds. You could also go to the picturesque Cheddar Gorge or the tiniest city in England, Wells. Anytime of year, this place is a hive of activity and fun for holidaymakers.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Games room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Two fridges with small freezer compartment, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On street parking and nearby car park.
Front enclosed garden with patio, furniture and well-established borders.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Due to the age of the property there are stairs throughout, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Cheddar Gorge Caves
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Haynes International Motor Museum
Reviews (7)
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Rachel
The bathrooms are lovely and were very clean, and the kitchen is modern with adequate equipment, the skylights making it a nice space to eat and spend time in. Garden was a pretty place to sit in sun and have a drink. The bedrooms were all lovely, kids reported beds upstairs were comfy, especially the singles. We really loved the garden bedroom, huge, lovely bathroom, doors to garden and very comfortable bed. Not to mention the beautiful, blackout curtains that made for an amazing night's sleep. A few negatives though, we rent a cottage for it to be a home from home, this requires comfortable furniture to be so. The lounge has an ok sofa, but the rest of the chairs are very uncomfortable, and the old armchair with stuffing coming out was unappealing. Pillows could be a lot better. Games room was not really a games room, just a few odd chairs and a chest with a few games in, could be made much more useful. Bathrooms and kitchen were nicely clean, but rest of house was just ok, could be cleaned better. Plastic chopping boards and utensils would be better so they can go through dishwasher and be properly clean. Wood is lovely, but never know if it's scrubbed well. The electric shower in double bedroom could not be used as it was either boiling or freezing. A welcome pack with milk and a few biscuits or something would have been much appreciated, especially as you cannot get in until 4pm. Although this sounds like a lot of negatives, we would recommend, the house has a nice atmosphere, we slept well, enjoyed time in the kitchen and had an all round fantastic holiday.
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Mandy
Myself and friends had such a lovely comfortable stay. We will definitely be returning.
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Andrew
It is noisy, the slightest sound echoes. The central heating seemed confusing, we could not get the temperature up on Thursday. The green swivel chair in the sitting room is very unstable and dangerous. I toppled backwards and had to be helped up. Some sort of felt pads on the feet of the kitchen chairs would reduce the noise significantly. I'm sorry if I seem to be moaning a lot, this is meant as constructual criticism not as complaints. Overall we found the cottage lovely and would return. Glastonbury on the other hand could do something about the dog fouling problem.